Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-ma-

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.63 in modern English

Syllables
-ma-
IPA
4
Scrabble Score
2
Letters
3
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

infix

Adds ironic pseudo-sophistication to an existing word.

Humorous

interfix

a shortened allomorph of the monoclonal antibody affix -mar-, used before the affixes -xi- and -zu- for ease of pronunciation

Example Sentences

Etymology

Probably modeled on existing playful terms where -ma- is the third syllable like thingamabob, thingamajig, rigamarole, razzamatazz, whatchamacallit.

Usage

Questions

What does -ma- mean?
Adds ironic pseudo-sophistication to an existing word.
Where does -ma- come from?
Probably modeled on existing playful terms where -ma- is the third syllable like thingamabob, thingamajig, rigamarole, razzamatazz, whatchamacallit.

How to pronounce -ma-

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